The Secret Diary

Lockets and Lace, Book 13

By: Barbara Goss

Narrated by: Lili Dubuque

Secrets are told, so that with time, they may be discovered.

Were Betsy Wheeler’s father and brother criminals? The sheriff, Noah Sommers, intends to find out and arrest them.

Betsy finds her mother’s diary, and is confused by the entries because they didn’t make sense at first. When she finds the key to the entries, she discovers more than she’d ever imagined. Things were far from what appeared on the surface.

At first meeting, sparks flew between Noah and Betsy. They didn’t like each other. Would the shootings, and murders bring them closer or further apart?

©2019 Barbara Goss (P)2019 Barbara Goss

Drama-filled story & multi-faceted characters

This book slowly reveals the multi-dimensional storyline and the secrets from generations past and present. When you meet each character they seem to have a rigid personality, but with meeting other characters and situations they show more in-depth parts of their true personalities. The story starts off a bit uneventful, but as each person opens up the more intriguing, feisty and truly inspirational. The faith in the Almighty to get them through the most worrisome times comes to life. That's one major component of this story that I loved and found refreshing is that religion, prayer, and faith that things will turn out how they're supposed to be the highlight of the book. GREAT READ and FANTASTIC BOOK FOR PEOPLE LOOKING FOR INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS!!!!! Check out the authors other fantastic, inspirational books. They open skeptical readers minds up to the power of faith, prayer and unconditional love!!!!!!!

Betsy and Noah

Another enjoyable clean romance from Barbara Goss. Betsy was an orphan with no family when she became a companion for Wilma, an elderly lady. Wilma's grandson Noah lived nearby and was skeptical of Betsy at first, but was quickly persuaded of Betsy's good intentions. Noah's position as sheriff of Muddy Creek collides with Betsy's search for a family she never knew.

I thought the plot moved a little quickly in some places and I had to back up to listen for the plot twist that I missed.
The narrator did an excellent job and was very easy to listen to.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

An exciting story

I thought this story was really good . Betsy grew up in an orphanage. She went knowing nothing about her parents to learning about secrets. Will she find the family that she's always wanted? This story is fast paced and entertaining.

Look Inside

I enjoyed listening to this book. The narrator was good. Betsy thought she was getting married, but things changed. So she needs to find a job and a place to live. When she is offered a job as a companion, she takes the job. What will she find at the end of the trip. Well she finds Noah, the town's sheriff and her companions grandson. They certainly don't hit it off. Betsy just wants a family, but when she finds her Father, she also finds her Mother's diary. What will she discover by reading it.
I was given a copy of the book by the author for an honest review.

Lovely Romantic Mystery!

A very good combination of talented author, Barbara Goss and narrator, Lili Dubuque for this audiobook which I enjoyed thoroughly.
The story was good, the characters strong, the villains believable and not nice people, the elderly relations absolutely delightful, the mystery was solved and the romancing and happily ever after was very sweet.
In a nutshell, very readable or 'listenable' to and I definitely recommend it.
I listened to the audiobook version and my unbiased review above is given voluntarily.